Composer · 1685 – 1750
Johann Sebastian Bach
Brought Baroque counterpoint to its summit in works including the Brandenburg Concertos, the Mass in B minor, the Well-Tempered Clavier, and hundreds of cantatas, fugues, and chorales that became foundational to Western music.
Greatest Achievements
- Brought Baroque counterpoint and fugue to their highest development.
- Composed a vast body of sacred and instrumental music of enduring influence.
Major Accomplishments
- Brought Baroque counterpoint and fugue to their highest development.
- Composed a vast body of sacred and instrumental music of enduring influence.
Major Works
- Brandenburg Concertos
- Mass in B minor
- The Well-Tempered Clavier
- St Matthew Passion
Impact Analysis
Bach's command of harmony and counterpoint became a foundation of Western music theory and composition, studied and revered by virtually every major composer who followed.
Historical influence score: 95/100